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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,410.19, 37,831.91 and 17,332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,410.19, 37,831.91 and 17,332.17 is: 23,922.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,410.19 : 37,831.91 = 17,332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,410.19/37,831.91 = 17,332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,410.19x = 37,831.91 × 17,332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,410.19x = 655,709,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,709,008.88/27,410.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,922.09

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